Sound By Design

With 30 years of experience, Sound By Design has been a leader in the event industry, delivering entertainment that sounds incredible and looks just as good. We take a modern, sophisticated approach to every celebration - no gimmicks or cheesy games, just seamless production and packed dance floors.

Our highly trained DJs take the time to truly get to know each couple, ensuring every detail reflects your vision. Throughout planning, we act as both DJ and consultant — guiding speech flow, transitions, and building your customized music portal so nothing is left to chance.

With thousands of weddings behind us, we know how to keep your event running smoothly from start to finish. When the big day arrives, you can relax, be present, and enjoy every moment - we’ve got it handled while you own the dance floor.

Testimonials

"We absolutely loved working with Sound By Design! Connor and Mateo tailored their entire setup to match our style and vision — even bringing in a stunning white wood façade to complement the white speakers and pillars we had as part of our décor. From the moment they arrived, they were already coordinating with our violinists and saxophone player, running sound checks to ensure everything was flawless. In every touchpoint and planning meeting, Connor took the time to really understand our vision and vibe — and we made it clear we wanted a party party. Connor and Mateo delivered exactly that. Throughout the night, they struck the perfect balance of taking control when needed to keep the flow seamless, while also reading the room — and even my energy — effortlessly. By the end of the night, Connor truly felt like a friend. I honestly can’t stop recommending Sound By Design to future and current brides — they made our wedding unforgettable."

"We cannot recommend Sound by Design enough! They were an absolute dream to work with from the first meeting all the way through the wedding day. Everyone was incredibly responsive and easy to work with, and we had an outstanding experience with Olivia and Dylan! They handled absolutely everything with complete professionalism and ease. SBD worked closely with us to bring our vision to life- from running sound for our guitarists during the ceremony, to playing the father-daughter dance song my dad covered and recorded, to creating an amazing EDM mix for the reception. Olivia and Dylan knew exactly how to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long. Our guests had the best time, and the music truly made the night unforgettable! The entire day was perfect, and we owe so much of that to SBD and to Olivia and Dylan. We would recommend Sound by Design to any couple without hesitation!"

"My wife and I just got married on November 8th, 2025 and our experience with Sound by Design was exceptional from start to finish. Our lead DJ, Mateo, was also our point of contact from the beginning, and he was the best to work with. His communication was super clear, he was incredibly prompt with responses, and incredibly knowledgeable. We received payment reminders that were so helpful to stay on top of that aspect and the cost for service was very reasonable compared to other quotes we received. The night of the wedding could not have run more flawlessly. Mateo and his assistant absolutely killed it. The sound, emceeing, and lighting were all top tier. The one thing we wanted for our wedding was a bumping dance floor and my goodness did they deliver!! The dance floor was absolutely packed all night long (see attached photos). We could not have been happier with the experience of working with Mateo and Sound by Design, and if I had to do it all over again I would choose them every single time."

"We had the joy of working with Conner on the front end to get everything moving. After a few meetings we received Kyle Culver as the day of DJ. Kyle’s energy, enthusiasm and attention to detail was everything we needed to keep the party going all night. The day of, we did not have to worry as Kyle had his queues dialed up to the minute to keep us on track timewise. Music was a big part of our day as we wanted our guests to progress through the day through the use of music. We gave him the freedom, after sharing our songs, to set the scene and bring the energy for a real party. His on the go mixing made it feel like we were really at a set and he killed it. Friends and family, of all ages, commented to me on his craft. We were fortunate for sound by design and blessed to have Kyle bring the party for our big day. 10/10 couldn’t recommend Kyle any more than what was already said above! The image included was an accurate representation of the whole night."

"We worked with Conner O'Malley for our wedding at the Atrium in Shorewood and he did an absolutely stellar job! Not only was his communication clear, fast, and organized leading up to the event, he also provided us with suggestions on music and it truly felt like a collaborative effort. On our wedding day, Conner made sure every aspect of the day ran smoothly, from our multiple processional songs (with specific time stamps!), to speeches, to announcements - everything ran perfectly and on time. And then there was the dance floor. WOW! Conner absolutely crushed it and our dance floor was packed the entire night. He used our playlist as a base and then played songs that aligned with the vibe on the dance floor. He even played a few latin/salsa songs which my Hispanic family LOVED. I truly felt like Conner took the time to get to know us, our backgrounds, and our goals and made our wedding absolutely unforgettable. Sound By Design also handled the majority of our decor - we rented draping, lighting, a photo booth, a champagne wall, etc. and they exceeded our expectations. The photos speak for themselves. I would 100% recommend Sound By Design!"

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